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EXTREME SERIES

OWNER’S MANUAL

The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage

Platinum 4000

Platinum 8000

8000ti

Summary of Contents for EXTREME SERIES

Page 1: ...EXTREME SERIES OWNER S MANUAL The Coolest Thing In Wine Storage Platinum 4000 Platinum 8000 8000ti ...

Page 2: ... any purpose in whole or in part without the written consent of WhisperKOOL Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate WhisperKOOL is not responsible for printing or clerical errors WhisperKOOL reserves the right to make corrections or improvements to the information provided and to the related hard ware at any time without notice Vinothèque and WhisperKOO...

Page 3: ...nstallation Through The Wall Installation Installation Options Ducted Installation Remote Controller Liquid Measuring Thermostat System Variable Speed Control System Operation Standard and Remote Control Panel Features and Operation Maintenance Schedule Troubleshooting Guide Technical Assistance Installation Terms and Conditions 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 17 18 22 24 25 26 27 30 31 33 34 ...

Page 4: ...72010 WHISPERKOOL Series QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Front Side View Rear View TM HIGH MED LOW Controller Probe Input Front Grille Control Panel Speed Control only 8000ti models Posterior Grille Drain Port Rear Power Option ...

Page 5: ...ust be pushed to activate the feature Your fan speed will depend on thermal load on the wine cellar and resulting cooling that is required to cool and maintain your wine cellar at the desired temperature Speed CFM DBA Cellar Capacity Evaporator Condenser Low 274 57 57 1500 cu ft Medium 318 59 59 1750 cu ft High 333 60 61 2000 cu ft To get a feeling for decibels a food blender at 3 ft is 90 dBA gar...

Page 6: ...lized refrigeration unit designed for one purpose only to main tain the optimal temperature and humidity levels conducive to the proper storage and aging of fine wines It is a self contained cooling unit designed to be used as a forced air through the wall unit or as a remote mount unit with external duct work connections How Does the WhisperKOOL Extreme Series Work The WhisperKOOL Extreme Series ...

Page 7: ...signing Place the box containing the WhisperKOOL unit on a tabletop to prepare it for installation and testing Review the Packing Slip to Verify Contents Check the model number to ensure it is correct Check that all factory options ordered are listed If any items listed on the packing slip do not match your order information contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service immediately Check the Accessory Kits...

Page 8: ...n is used It is very important that all walls and ceilings are insulated to keep the cellar temperature as consistent as possible during the summer and winter months The R factor or quality of insulation is determined by the rate at which heat passes through the insulation The higher the R factor the more resistant the insulation is to conducting heat Using higher R values in insulation will lower...

Page 9: ...the warm air and replacing it with cool air Mounting the unit low in the room will result in a temperature variation in the room due to the unit s inability to draw warm air from the ceiling of the cellar to the unit itself Door and Door Seal An exterior grade 1 3 4 door must be installed as a cellar door It is very important that weather stripping is attached to all 4 sides of the door jam A bott...

Page 10: ...In some cases it may be advisable to install a vent fan to dissipate heat within the exhaust area on the backside of the unit However you must have a fresh air inlet as well If your unit requires ducting please contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service to obtain a spe cially designed ducting accessory kit for the unit Using any other ducting system will void the warranty Ambient Temperature Factor The ...

Page 11: ...l lines Using a saw cut along the uppermost horizontal line until your saw reaches the stud Turn the saw around inserting it into the cut you have just made and cut toward the opposite stud so that you have a clean hori zontal cut between the two studs Be careful not to cut into the studs themselves Now make the second horizontal cut from stud to stud on the line 16 below the first cut Hammer Mark...

Page 12: ...the WhisperKOOL system will fit snugly through the framed cut out Frame the hole with two by four supports Once the horizontal lines have been cut make vertical cuts using the inside edge of the studs as a guide Once you have made both vertical cuts you should have a rectangular hole in the sheetrock Now you have to make the same hole on the other side of the wall Since you already have one hole t...

Page 13: ...r side and rear exterior side When placed in either position power will come from that outlet only Plug your WhisperKOOL unit into a surge protector or power conditioner As with any sensitive electrical equip ment the WhisperKOOL electrical equipment may be damaged by power surges and spikes Power surges and spikes are not covered in the WhisperKOOL Extreme warranty WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT US...

Page 14: ...ofit your current WhisperKOOL cooling unit 2 Middle wall installation 3 Flush mount to exterior wall THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION without ductwork Applying Insulation Tape Locate the four precut pieces of black foam tape included with the system There should be two larger pieces and two smaller pieces Once you have attached the flange pieces to the unit peel back the white paper adhesive covering...

Page 15: ... tight sealant or caulking to prevent air leakage Note If you use decorative molding it should be attached to the walls and never to the cooling unit itself Location of Supply and Return Grilles Locate the supply and return grilles inside the cellar to create an airflow pattern that maximizes air circulation in the room Avoid short circulation of the air Do not Install through the wall return air ...

Page 16: ...excess condensation from the unit to a proper discharge location It is important that the drain line tube is properly connected and used to prevent leakage and other problems associated with excess condensation Failure to use the condensation drain line tube will void the warranty on the unit Drain Line ...

Page 17: ...and tighten the upper screws Now determine at what depth the unit will be installed For a non flush installation i e holes location 1 WhisperKOOL retrofit or 2 Middle Wall place the grille on the condenser end and line up the holes on the grille with the holes on unit location 3 Use the 10 screws provided to fasten the grille to the unit For a flush installation place the grille on the condenser s...

Page 18: ...ich reduces airflow Use short and straight duct work where possible Remove the grilles and panels from the openings to connect the duct work Check that all fan blades move freely Keep air paths free of loose foreign objects and debris Connect the round flexible ducts to the WhisperKOOL unit using the duct collars provided with the duct accessory kit Pull the outer plastic wrapping and insulation a...

Page 19: ...ill from the unit by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place STEP 2 Move the duct plenum into place STEP 3 Screw the plenum into place using the same screws that held the grill in place DUCTED INSTALLATION cont TM HIGH MED LOW ...

Page 20: ...let Duct Attic Mounted System STANDARD DUCTED INSTALLATION Heat Exhaust Condenser Exhaust Adjacent Room Wine Cellar Cold Air Return Air Condenser Intake Fresh Air Intake Cold Air Supply Cellar Condenser Intake Return Air Cellar Side ...

Page 21: ...through the Wall STANDARD DUCTED INSTALLATION Wine Cellar Wine Cellar Adjacent Room Adjacent Room Return Air Cellar Side Return Air Cellar Side Condenser Intake Condenser Exhaust Cold Air Supply Cellar Side Cold Air Supply Cellar Side ...

Page 22: ...oling unit or up to 300 feet away with the extend ed connection wire To install the remote controller remove the mounting bracket and secure the bracket to the wall in the desired location Reattach the controller to the bracket Attach the connection wire as shown below with the red wire in the upper connection slot and the black wire in the lower slot Red Wire Mounting Bracket Black Wire REMOTE CO...

Page 23: ...ote Controller Bottle Probe Cooling Unit Below is an illustration of one possible way to configure the remote controller in a wine cellar Connection wire in Side Mount configuration Connection wire in Rear Mount configuration ...

Page 24: ...e However for the highest reliability we recommend that the customer install a surge protector for the unit itself Measuring liquid temperature has a few unique advantages 1 Wine temperature is kept in a very precise controlled environment This assures a consistent tempera ture 2 By measuring the liquid temperature rather than air the unit will operate 75 80 of the time To Use the thermostat 1 Loc...

Page 25: ...rature 110 F environments and a low setting for super quiet operation Fan Speed Selector Switch Low Med High The cooling unit fans operate on 3 speed settings Low Medium and High For optimum sound and energy efficiency select the lowest fan speed that will maintain the desired cellar temperature High speed is recommended for initial cellar cool down extreme temperature conditions and ducted instal...

Page 26: ...it will remain off for a period of 5 minutes after the unit has reached the set point to allow the pressure in the refrigeration system to equalize prior to starting the compressor Defrost Cycle The Defrost Cycle is a precautionary measure as icing or frosting of the coil does not occur during normal operation The system will go through a defrost cycle every 4 hours During the defrost cycle the in...

Page 27: ...e Set button until rst appears on the digital display and then blinks This will erase the past recorded Temperature Data History and start recording from the current time and temperature forward Temperatures displayed would reflect Bottle Probe Tem peratures from that point in time and beyond 3 The Hi Lo feature should be reset at initial Start Up and after the Cellar or Cabinet has obtained norma...

Page 28: ...w Set Point setting 3 Press and hold the Set button during the display of the Hi Low Temperature Data History hold button unit rst blinks on display and it will erase the past recorded data file and start re cording from the current time and temperature 4 Press the Set and the Down Arrow buttons simultaneously for 3 5 seconds and you will ac cess the Customer Preference Selection Mode CPSM The CPS...

Page 29: ...d Bottle Probe temperature During a Probe 1 failure Alarm the Bottle Probe tempera ture can be monitored by pressing the Up or Down arrow to view the High and Low Temperature History Hes Differential for Energy Reduction This parameter is set at 4 which results in a set point of 58 f during the Energy Reduction mode A decrease in this setting will decrease the set point and an increase in this fea...

Page 30: ...he filter covering the coil 3 Wash with warm water 4 Dry off filter by shaking excess water from filter Annually 1 Replace filters if worn or plugged beyond cleaning 2 Use a vacuum with brush attachment to clean coils Be careful not to crush coil fins when cleaning 3 Inspect for corrosion 4 Check wiring connections and integrity of cords 5 Examine duct work for cracks or possible leaks ...

Page 31: ...r kinked Drain is clogged preventing water form escaping Drain line does not have a downward slope Solution Clean filter and coil with a vacuum Remove blockage Call a service tech to troubleshoot Raise the temperature of the exhaust room Wait 10 minutes to see if ice disappears Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Solution Make sure the unit is plugged into an outlet Turn unit on by pressing the ...

Page 32: ...harge Condensing fan motor capacitor faulty Compressor and or starting components faulty Humidity in cellar too low Possible Cause Cellar vapor barrier not sufficient Solution Make sure fan is unobstructed clean evaporator if necessary Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Solution Call Customer Service at 800 343 9463 Sol...

Page 33: ...ation more effectively if you provide them with the following The model and serial number of your WhisperKOOL Series Unit Location of unit and installation details such as ventilation ducting construction of your wine cellar and room size Contact WhisperKOOL Customer Service 1738 E Alpine Avenue Stockton CA 95205 www whisperkool com Email support whisperkool com Phone 209 466 9463 US Toll Free 800...

Page 34: ... warranty d The user is responsible for the full costs of installation and any additional parts required for the proper and com plete installation of the Product e The WhisperKOOL Slimline cooling system cannot operate at its optimum capacity if airflow is constricted by ducting or venting the exhaust side of the unit into a location with inadequate ventilation 3 Product Warranty Information If a ...

Page 35: ... problem it is always best to hire a qualified and experienced mold remediation specialist 5 User Costs and Responsibility The following items are not covered under warranty and are the sole responsibility of the user a The user is responsible for ALL initial installation costs including but not limited to labor costs and the cost of any additional parts necessary to complete the installation b Th...

Page 36: ...ed herein by reference set forth the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior agreements or understand ings both written and oral between the parties regarding the subject matter of this the Terms and Conditions and the Limited Warranty The parties may modify these Terms and Conditions or the Limited Warranty only in a writing signed by each No waiver by WhisperKOOL of any brea...

Page 37: ...NOTES ...

Page 38: ...WhisperKOOL 1738 E Alpine Ave Stockton CA 95205 1 800 343 9463 www whisperkool com ...

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